Broad Cove surf break

Broad Cove surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 20 Feb 2026 AST
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Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
1.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 12 days are 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 21) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 24th Feb)16ft (5.0m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 24th Feb)16ft (5.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 24th Feb)16ft (5.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Fri night. Temperatures will be below freezing (max 0°C on Mon afternoon, min -9°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, near gales from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 9mm) on Wed night. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Wed night, min -6°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
S
1.3
NE
0.2
S
0.7
S
0.5
SSW
0.3
SSW
1.4
ENE
3.5
E
5
E
3
S
3.5
S
1.8
S
1.8
SSW
1
S
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
S
2.2
SSW
1.6
S
1.7
S
1.2
S
Period(s) (?)86710995810141311109985791010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)181194924916109159748063800378176960315919321199512395586267
Wind
(km/h)
30
NE
25
N
30
NW
25
NNW
20
N
20
NNE
25
ENE
45
ENE
50
ENE
20
SE
35
WNW
25
W
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
30
SSE
25
WSW
25
W
5
NNW
30
ESE
45
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:30PM
1.76
10:50AM
1.63
11:13PM
1.75
11:39AM
1.54
12:01AM
1.72
12:34PM
1.46
12:55AM
1.66
1:38PM
1.38
1:59AM
1.61
2:52PM
1.33
3:11AM
1.59
4:10PM
1.35
4:24AM
1.60
5:20PM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:44AM
0.18
4:56PM
0.20
5:33AM
0.21
5:41PM
0.28
6:27AM
0.25
6:32PM
0.37
7:29AM
0.30
7:33PM
0.45
8:39AM
0.33
8:45PM
0.50
9:54AM
0.33
10:02PM
0.50
11:03AM
0.28
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
Sunrise-7:07--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01--7:00--6:58-
Sunset--5:53--5:55--5:57--5:58--6:00--6:00--6:01
mod snow
light snow
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part cloud
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mod snow
light snow
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
mod rain
cloud
part cloud
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light snow
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
---------2-----7----17
Temp. °C-1-8-2-1-2-1-3-10300-2-30434008
Feels °C (?)-5-16-11-9-9-7-10-12-12-2-9-7-8-10-6-4-4-3-6-8-1
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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